Summer Fun

This content is sponsored by Kohl’s as a part of their #DestinationSummer campaign.  Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions (and crazy comments) are always my own.

This week, I’m excited to be working with Kohl’s and some truly amazing bloggers on the #DestinationSummer project. 

In addition to their Pinterest Virtual Road Trip, Kohl’s also has a great in store campaign taking place this summer called “FindYourYes”. 

The idea is to find what matters to you. 

For us parents, a huge ‘Yes’ is our kids.

But while I was watching the #FindYourYes video and thinking about my kids, I began to wonder – what’s their “Yes”; what are the things that matter to my kids?

We know it’s coming — the heat of summer is creeping in and soon we will all be seeking out the comforts of shade and air-conditioning.  For the kids, they would much rather run under a sprinkler or enjoy some ‘cool’ water play! 

This week’s feature posts from the Discover & Explore Summer Fun linky won’t disappoint!  There are TONS of great ideas for keeping cool on those hot summer days!

Attention Parents:  What do you do when you see something like this?   Do you send your kids over to play and explore?  Or do you pick up a mallet and make some music?   I have a summer challenge for you — Go Play at the Playground! Notice I didn’t say “Take the kids …

  Well, today’s the day!  It’s the last day of school for the kids here.  As I put the finishing touches on this post, my oldest is completing his final exams and my youngest is enjoying the school talent show.  They will both come home with light backpacks, a smile on their faces and to …

It seems that the summer heat is settling in for a while – and everyone knows that hot kids are not happy kids!  Here’s some fun ‘frozen’ ideas to beat the heat with ice, cold snacks and cool activities.

Heading to the beach this summer?  Or maybe you’re planning a camp-out?  We’ve got some great reads for you to take along – explore a picture book, bring a chapter book to read aloud or grab a guide book for ideas on games and activities!